WeSpeakWNC Workforce Conference
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Collapse ▲CREATE BRIDGES-WNC launches WeSpeakWNC
WeSpeakWNC is an eagerly awaited regional campaign designed for the retail, hospitality, entertainment, accommodation and tourism sectors in Western North Carolina. It was designed by regional stakeholders through the CREATE BRIDGES initiative. Its purpose is to connect business owners from these sectors with all of the local support available to them and to educate and empower their workforce by making them ambassadors of our mountains and all they offer.
On February 27 and 28, 2023 the WeSpeakWNC Workforce Conference will be held at the Cherokee Convention Center at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Business owners and managers in the retail, hospitality, entertainment, accommodation and tourism sectors are invited to attend both days to take a deep dive into local issues that affect their business and staff, connect with other business owners, learn best practices, ask questions, try new things, share ideas and have a lot of fun together. On Day 2 of the conference we invite current and potential employees as well as students from all over Western North Carolina to join us and learn about the sectors alongside their employers. To learn more visit the WeSpeakWNC website or register via Eventbrite.
See Conference Agenda below.
WORKFORCE CONFERENCE
DAY 1
FULL DAY FOR WNC EMPLOYERS FROM THE RETAIL, ACCOMMODATION, TOURISM, HOSPITALITY, AND ENTERTAINMENT SECTORS
- 9:00 a.m. Coffee, Registration and Networking
- 9:45 a.m. Welcome
- 10:00 a.m. Opening by Chief Sneed of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
- 10:15 a.m. Expert Panel of Western NC Economic Developers and Community Leaders
- 11:15 a.m. Breakout Training Sessions
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. Keynote speaker, NC Secretary of State Elaine Marshall
- 1:30 p.m. Business Resource Expert Panel
- 2:30 p.m. WCU Secret Shopper Student Presentation
- 3:15 p.m.Breakout Wellness Sessions
- 4:00 p.m. Bartender Shake-Off
- 4:30 p.m. Talent Jam Intro
- 5:00 p.m. Cocktails & Networking
DAY 2
FOR EMPLOYERS, INCUMBENT AND POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES OF THE RETAIL, ACCOMMODATION, TOURISM, HOSPITALITY, AND ENTERTAINMENT SECTORS
- 9:00 a.m. Coffee and Networking
- 10:00 a.m. Talent Jam
- 11:30 a.m. “Yes, Chef!” and Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. WeSpeakWNC Ambassador Orientation
- 3:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions
- 4:00 p.m. Breakout Wellness Sessions
- 5:00 p.m. Regional Brewery Tastings, Got Your Back Businesses Recognition, Raffles